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There are many airlines that offer direct flights between Brisbane and Sydney. For example, you could fly with Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia, which all operate a direct service. Due to the number of options available for direct routes, and the short duration of the journey, it’s unlikely that an indirect route will be of benefit to travellers.

If you have an early flight from Brisbane Airport or just want to relax ahead of your flight, you can choose to stay in a hotel at the airport. For example, ibis Brisbane Airport hotel is only about a 10min walk away from the terminal.

When you are travelling through Brisbane Airport, you won’t have any trouble finding privacy to tend to your child. With various private rooms available that have baby changing facilities, feeding chairs and microwaves, you will be all set to care for your child.

Among airlines operating Brisbane to Sydney flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Brisbane and Sydney. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Flights from Brisbane to Sydney usually depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Brisbane to Sydney:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £8–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Brisbane to Sydney route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £109 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £133, a difference of £24. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Brisbane to Sydney route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 34 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Brisbane to Sydney flights, with 48% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 32%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Darling Harbour, Sydney Opera House, and Circular Quay. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brisbane to Sydney:

• Earliest: departs at 05:00 and lands at 06:37
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 22:27.

The flight takes about 1h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 28% above the route average of £121. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Brisbane to Sydney takes 1h 37m, covering 466 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Brisbane to Sydney are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £82.

Qantas Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Virgin Australia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Brisbane to Sydney flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 86% on time
• Virgin Australia: 83% on time
• Jetstar: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds

Return flights from Brisbane to Sydney range from £98 to £157, with an average of £121 over the past 12 months. Anything below £98 counts as a good deal.